Decision-maker: Hall of Famer Pat Riley took over as team president and coach in 1995. He relinquished coaching duties in 2003 and then again in 2008, to current coach Erik Spoelstra. Riley brought in LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join Dwyane Wade in 2010.

Biggest offseason decisions

James, Bosh and Wade can become free agents through player options. Each is in a very different position. James remains one of the two best players in the world and will command attention from all corners. Bosh's role shrank in Miami, but he still might have it in him to play the star away from James. Wade's knees have limited him, but he still takes over games regularly. He's the Heat lifer who is most likely of the three to return, though Miami would love to bring back everyone.

But almost the entire supporting cast also is hitting the market, including point guard Mario Chalmers, forwards Udonis Haslem and Rashard Lewis and sixth man Ray Allen. Forward Shane Battier already has said he is retiring after this season. Everyone involved will wait to see what James does, but even a team led by Wade and Bosh potentially could compete in the Eastern Conference if the supporting players stick around. Riley will have to weigh his options if James leaves, but maintaining the status quo likely would be the charge if he stays.

None of these role players has clear value because playing with three stars requires context. Bosh might be worth more than his 16.2 points and 6.6 rebounds a game indicate, while Allen, who turns 39 in July, probably would not fit on a non-contender. Chalmers might be the most difficult to place — he has proved capable of rising to the occasion and has been the starting point guard for a dynastic four-season run. Is he capable of taking his game to new heights? Is he better than Norris Cole, the point guard who is the only Heat player under a guaranteed contract for next season?

Draft priorities

1. Talent: It's impossible to say what will happen with the Heat in July, so the draft presents a challenge with a simple solution. Riley should find the players he likes most, regardless of need or fit.

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